The "Tyranny of the Or" Refers to the Belief That

question 92

Multiple Choice

The "tyranny of the or" refers to the belief that things

• A)can be neither A nor B.
• B)must be either A or B, but not both.
• C)can be either A or B or both.
• D)must be both A and B.
• E)must be both A and B, or neither.

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Definitions:

Bloodstream

The flowing body fluid that circulates through the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Endocrine System

A network of glands that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions including growth, metabolism, and sexual development.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in sleep and dreaming.

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and energy levels.